receiver
nouna piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures
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cable converter box
nouna device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels
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wireless cable
nounthe technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead
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converter
nouna device used to alter the frequency of a radio signal
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contrast
nounthe difference in dark and light colors on a television screen
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LDTV
nouna television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats
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SDTV
nouna television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV
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HDTV
nouna television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television
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UHDTV
nounan advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV
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CRT
nouna tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens
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rear-projection television
nouna type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs
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plasma TV
nouna television set that has a screen made of plasma
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home theater
nounan entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater
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flat-screen TV
nouna thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs
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CRT TV
nounan old-fashioned, big TV with a large tube to show pictures on the screen
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cable television
nounthe system of sending out television programs to subscribers, using wires under the ground
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satellite television
nouna type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region
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HDMI
nouna digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices
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coaxial cable
nouna special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference
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component video cable
nouna type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels
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composite video cable
nouna single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs
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S-Video cable
nouna video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it
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VGA cable
nouna type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display
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DVI cable
nouna digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format
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DisplayPort
nouna digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions
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audio cable
nouna type of cable used to transmit analog or digital audio signals between audio devices, such as speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or audio interfaces, allowing for the playback or recording of audio content
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